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HOW TO: Fix Synchronous Exception at 0x00000000XXXXXXX on VMware vSphere Hypervisor 7.0 (ESXi 7.0 ARM) on a Raspberry Pi 4

Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

In this video presentation which is part of the Hancock’s VMware Half Hour I will show you HOW TO: Fix Synchronous Exception at 0x00000000XXXXXXX on VMware vSphere Hypervisor 7.0 (ESXi 7.0 ARM) on a Raspberry Pi 4.

It has been well documented that the Raspberry Pi 4 UEFI Firmware Image can cause this fault which renders the UEFI boot image corrupt. See here https://github.com/pftf/RPi4/issues/97

The UEFI firmware imaged used in the lab in this video is v1.37, it is debated as too whether this has been fixed in later releases v1.37, some suggest rolling back to v1.33 !

For the sake of continuity I’ve included previous EE Videos and Articles I’ve created here

Part 51. HOW TO: Update the VMware vSphere Hypervisor 7.0 ARM Edition (ESXi 7.0 ARM edition) from v1.12 to v1.15 on a Raspberry Pi 4

Part 20: HOW TO: Install and Configure VMware vSphere Hypervisor 7.0 (ESXi 7.0 ARM) on a Raspberry Pi 4

Part 23: HOW TO: BOOT VMware vSphere Hypervisor 7.0 (ESXi 7.0 ARM) from an iSCSI LUN for the Raspberry Pi 4

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TERMINATED by BROADCOM VMware IT Academy Software Licensing Programs – 15 August 2024 – ACTION REQUIRED

Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

SO THIS POST IS REALLY AN URGENT REMINDER YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF 15 AUGUST 2024, TO PURCHASE NEW SEATS, AND 31 AUGUST 2024 TO REGISTER THOSE SEATS

TERMINATION VMware-IT-Academy-Software-Licensing-Programs.

TERMINATION VMware-IT-Academy-Software-Licensing-Programs.

So I received this as an instructor late Friday 9th August 2024, at approximately 11pm – I had already heard rumours of this because NDG labs had notification earlier on the 2nd August 2024, I’m not sure why it was delayed going out to instructors, I still don’t have an email to my Administrator Account which is registered with the VMware IT Academy Software Licensing Programs, I have yet to receive a response to questions about this email, it states you can purchasxe subscriptions up until 15 August 2024, but seats and licenses must be obtained before 31 August 2024, otherwise email them for assistance!

VMware-IT-Academy-terminated-by-broadcom.

VMware-IT-Academy-terminated-by-broadcom.

Such a shame in my opinion!

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Workaround and Fix – VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.14.1.0-22806512 to 8.16.0-23264422 upgrade failure

Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

These are my memory dump notes from working with a Failed upgrade, and Snapshot revert failed!

I’ve been meaning to upgrade my VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.14.1.0-22806512 appliance in the #homelab for a while, so I was surprised at first when trying to simply upgrade the PAK file it failed with not enough storage in /tmp, so I tried both these updates

  • VMware-vRealize-Log-Insight-8.16.0-23264422.pak
  • VMware-vRealize-Log-Insight-8.16.0-23364779.pak

but failed, so after SSHing into the appliance and checking all the storage, and removing older log files, I noticed that /tmp is defined as a “ram drive”.

So I increased the memory in the Appliance by 2GB, shutdown, changed the memory, and powered on. SSHed back to the appliance

SSH loginisght storage space

SSH log insight storage space

Using the command 

mount -o remount,size=5G /tmp/

Increased the size to 5GB, so at least the upgrade could complete correctly, I also used 

tail -f /storage/var/loginsight/upgrade.log to check the upgrade status, but trying to apply the Scheme upgrade to Cassandra it failed, this is a stock VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.14.1.0-22806512, so not sure why it failed, and there is not much info on the Broadcom site about VMware vRealize Log Insight.

The GUI stated the Upgrade had failed, and although it stated reverting to 8.14.1.0-22806512 it failed.

So I reverted to the snapshot, I had taken before applying the upgrade, but to my surprise, reverting to a snapshot ended up with a completely non-working appliance, the GUI stopped responding. So reaching out for the backups to restore the appliance, quickly found this VM was missing from the jobs!

Duh! Oh shite, got to fix the appliance now, and this is how I fixed it.

1.SSH to appliance

2. service loginsight stop (be prepared to wait a long time!)

3. /usr/lib/loginsight/application/sbin/li-cassandra.sh –startnow –force

it will respond with

Running Operations for Logs stop……..done
Starting Cassandra…..done

WARNING: Be sure to stop Cassandra before attempting to start Operations for Logs!
In worst case, restart the virtual appliance.

4. nodetool-no-pass flush

5. nodetool-no-pass repair –full

6. /usr/lib/loginsight/application/sbin/li-cassandra.sh –stopnow –force

7. service loginsight start

At this point I still did not have a working VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.14.1.0-22806512.

So I then applied the PAK manually.

8. /usr/lib/loginsight/application/sbin/loginsight-pak-upgrade.py /tmp/VMware-vRealize-Log-Insight-8.16.0-23364779.pak (this was already uploaded via WinSCP to /tmp)

and wait…Log Insight Upgrade

There’s alot of changes in the appliance from 8.14 to 8.16 as you can see above!

and now

Log Insight 8.16

Log Insight 8.16

 

 

 

 

 

Log Insight 8.16

Log Insight 8.16

So I hope my notes helps you upgrade your Appliance if you get stuck!

Oh, and I’ve added the VM to a backup job just in case for future, so snapshots don’t always save you!

 

 

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DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER NOW FOR VMWARE EXPLORE 2024 BARCELONA – EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 29TH

Sunday, July 14th, 2024

Register NOW Here

VMware Explore 2024: Empowering Your Digital Transformation Journey

 

Join us at VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona, the premier event for digital transformation and cloud computing! This year’s event promises to be an exciting and informative experience, with a lineup of industry-leading speakers, innovative solutions, and valuable networking opportunities.

 

As a valued member of the VMware community, we invite you to register now and take advantage of our early-bird pricing until July 29. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with thought leaders, learn about the latest trends and technologies, and explore how VMware by Broadcom can help empower your digital transformation journey.

 

At VMware Explore 2024, you’ll have access to a wide range of sessions, workshops, and demos that will help you stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing and digital transformation. From AI and machine learning to multi-cloud strategies and security, our agenda is packed with relevant and timely content that will help you achieve your business goals.

 

In addition to the keynote address, we have a fantastic lineup of sessions and workshops that will help you gain valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate your digital transformation journey. Our sessions will cover topics such as:

 

* AI and machine learning: How can you leverage these technologies to drive business outcomes and improve customer experience?

* Multi-cloud strategies: How can you create a cloud strategy that meets your unique needs and ensures security, flexibility, and scalability?

* Security: How can you protect your organization from cyber threats and ensure the integrity of your data?

* DevOps and containers: How can you streamline your development processes and improve collaboration across teams?

 

Top Reasons to Attend

Uncomplicate your cloud

Leverage a partner ecosystem that can help you accelerate innovation across your cloud portfolio.

 
 

Learn directly from the source

Get face time with top experts for solution insights and guidance.

 
 

Accelerate your next move

Attend technical and career advancement sessions to add momentum to your professional path.

 
 

Meet friends and influence people

Gather together with those you know, team members you’ve missed, and industry peers you’ve yet to meet.

 

But VMware Explore 2024 is not just about learning – it’s also an opportunity to connect with other industry professionals, thought leaders, and VMware experts. Our expo hall will feature the latest solutions and technologies from our partners and sponsors, giving you a chance to explore and compare different options.

 

At VMware Explore 2024, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees. That’s why we’ve implemented a number of initiatives to ensure that everyone feels valued and included. From our diverse lineup of speakers to our gender-neutral restrooms, we’re working hard to create a space where everyone can thrive.

 

So what are you waiting for? Register now for VMware Explore 2024 and take advantage of our early-bird pricing until July 29. We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona! ?????

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VMware vExpert Sub Programs

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

So I thought it was time to apply for the VMware vExpert Sub Programs, of which there are several. I’ve been a vExpert PRO for several years, which is one of the sub programs, so this year I also applied for the VMware vSphere vSAN and vSphere sub programs.

and I’m happy to report that I’ve been excepted into the VMware vSphere vSAN and vSphere sub programs for 2024, as well as a vExpert PRO 2024.

 

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VMware vSphere Client (C#) R.I.P

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

Today VMware have announced the VMware vSphere Client (C#) is deprecated. This has been on the cards for many years.

Going forward the HTML 5 Web Client will be the only supported method of managing VMware vSphere.

Goodbye vSphere Client for Windows (C#) – Hello HTML5

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Join the next VMware vSphere Public Beta Program

Friday, April 15th, 2016

I’ve been given the nod, I can publish this…..

Want to get a head start, and look and test the next VMware vSphere release, VMware vSphere Public Beta Program

Click the link and Join Here

VMware vSphere Public Beta Program

Participants are expected to:

• Online acceptance of the Master Software Beta Test Agreement will be required prior to visiting the Private Beta Community

• Install beta software within 3 days of receiving access to the beta product

• Provide feedback within the first 4 weeks of the beta program

• Submit Support Requests for bugs, issues and feature requests

• Complete surveys and beta test assignments

• Participate in the private beta discussion forum and conference calls

vSphere Beta Program Overview

We are excited to announce the upcoming VMware vSphere Beta Program. This program enables participants to help define the direction of the most widely adopted industry-leading virtualization platform. Folks who want to participate in the program can now indicate their interest by filling out this simple form. The vSphere team will grant access to the program to selected candidates in stages. This vSphere Beta Program leverages a private Beta community to download software and share information. We will provide discussion forums, webinars, and service requests to enable you to share your feedback with us.

You can expect to download, install, and test vSphere Beta software in your environment or get invited to try new features in a VMware hosted environment. All testing is free-form and we encourage you to use our software in ways that interest you. This will provide us with valuable insight into how you use vSphere in real-world conditions and with real-world test cases, enabling us to better align our product with your business needs.

Some of the many reasons to participate in this beta opportunity:

• Receive early access to the vSphere Beta products

• Interact with the vSphere Beta team consisting of Product Managers, Engineers, Technical Support, and Technical Writers

• Provide direct input on product functionality, configurability, usability, and performance

• Provide feedback influencing future products, training, documentation, and services

• Collaborate with other participants, learn about their use cases, and share advice and learnings

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Synology NAS and SSD Cache Part III – Is cache better for VMware vSphere (ESXi)? Confusing results!

Monday, April 11th, 2016

So in today’s, crude and experimental research I thought I would connect all our VMware vSphere Hypervisors (ESXi 5.5 build 1892794) to a NFS datastore presented to the ESXi Hosts from a Synology NAS, and we’ll try the following tests

I deployed a small Windows 7 template, onto the NFS datastore as follows

  • No Cache Enabled – 3 minutes 27 seconds to deploy
  • Read and Write Cache Enabled – 2 minutes and 40 seconds to deploy.

Time for some more testing – The template deployed to the datastore was converted to a virtual machine, and the following tests were performed using CrystalDiskMark 5.1.2 in the virtual machine.

NFS Exported volume No SSD Cache on the Synology NAS.

NFS Exported volume Read and Write SSD Cache on the Synology NAS.

NFS Exported volume Read only SSD Cache on the Synology NAS.

Some a bunch of very confusing results! And every time I test the results are similar.

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I’m a VMware Expert 2016, that’s six years in a row! @vExpert

Monday, February 8th, 2016

Last week on Friday 6th February 2016, the latest list of vExperts for 2016, was posted here.

So let the fun begin…

Andy

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Don’t forget vExpert Application Deadline 12th December 2014!

Thursday, December 11th, 2014

Merry Chrimbo VMware!

I’m busy st present, migrating virtual machines on VMware vSphere 4.1 from an old Fibre Channel 2GBps SAN, to VMware vSphere 5.5 vSAN.

and I’m wearing…

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it makes the migration faster you know!

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